University of Stirling Karen Napier Masters Scholarships for International Students

Course(s) Offered: Accounting, FinanceCourse Level: Graduate (masters)Provider: Karen Napier CharityCountry to Study in: UK (Scotland)Scholarship Description
The Karen Napier Charity and the University of Stirling Management School jointly offer the Karen Napier Scholarships for MSc students in memory of Karen, who was a graduate of the MSc in Investment Analysis at University of Stirling.

Each Karen Napier Scholarship will meet the course tuition fees and maintenance for a specified number of students. In addition, the Accounting and Finance Division will meet the remainder of the programme fees in the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant.

The Management School is committed to investing in academically talented students, enabling them to further their education with a globally recognised qualification in the MSc Investment Analysis on offer at the University of Stirling.

Eligibility
Applicants may be of any nationality and must hold or expect to obtain an offer (conditional or unconditional) of a place on the full time MSc in Investment Analysis for entry in September 2018.

Applications may be submitted for the Scholarships along with the programme application, but only those who obtain a place on the course will be eligible for the Scholarship competition

Selection criteria:
This Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and the strength of the personal statement.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country in the world

Participating Institutions
Division of Accounting and Finance, University of Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Fields of study
Full time Masters (MSc) programme in Investment Analysis

Number of awards
Two awards are available

Sponsorship duration
Applies to the whole duration of the programme

Scholarship benefits
The award will cover the programme fees at the Home/EU rate and also offer £3,500 toward maintenance. In the event that a Scholarship is awarded to an overseas fee paying applicant, the balance will be paid up by the Accounting and Finance Division. The value is £18,750 for oversea students; and £11,400 for Home/EU students

Method of Application
Applications may be submitted for the Scholarships along with the course programme application, but only those obtaining a place on the course will be entered into the Scholarship competition. Complete the Scholarship Application Form, ensuring that all sections are answered legibly, and provide a statement of 500 words on why a scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Investment Analysis course.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship

DEADLINES:
The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2018/19 academic session is 5pm GMT on 31st May 2018

PLEASE NOTE:
Please note that the Scholarships will be allocated soon after the deadline and therefore if you are applying both for the Scholarships and the Investment Analysis programme close to the deadline, you should ensure that your programme application is complete.

Pay particular attention to the section which requires a handwritten statement of approximately 500 words on why a Scholarship would help you, and what your career or educational aims are for the five year period after you graduate from the Investment Analysis course.

The University of Stirling is a UK research intensive campus university founded by Royal charter in 1967. It is located in the Central Belt of Scotland, built within the walled Airthrey Castle estate. The essence of the University of Stirling is its great people: our graduates, staff and students are helping to shape the world. It's the first genuinely new university in Scotland for over 400 years.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2018Open to International Applicants: Yes